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The What's A Battle Podcast Network is home to number of podcasts dedicated to tabletop gaming in its many forms. Cast Dice is a generalist podcast dedicated to trying out and discussing tabletop games, war games and board games, that we, as gamers, love. The Ghost Army Podcast is an Australian b…

Cast Dice Podcast


    • May 27, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Official Warlord Games Podcast, Ep 63 - Armies Of The United States

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 71:14


    On this episode of the Official Warlord Games Podcast, two experienced American players discuss what we like about the recently released "Armies Of The United States" book for Bolt Action Third Edition. We look at the new national rules, both the official ones and the other national "traits" that the book encourages US players to lean into. We also look at new and returning units and equipment. There is a LOT to dig into.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 231 - Revisiting The Old World

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 72:22


    This week we are joined by Dannypaints from the infamous Dwellers Below podcast to take a look at Warhammer Fantasy in the modern era. How is The Old World going a year into its existence? Let's find out!

    The Ghost Army Podcast - Episode 47 - The Battle For Madagascar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 69:59


    WE ARE BACK!!! In this episode we are joined by Drake to get back to one of the core ideas behind this podcast, how to list for particular conflicts, while still making lists that stand up and do well on the tabletop. Today we explore the battle for Madagascar, a lesser known but fascinating conflict! This episode was recorded before the recent FAQ. Anything that was changed was edited out except for a reference to spotters spotting for mortars. Please ignore that. Everything is up to date and the chat is good. Please join us!

    Cast Dice Presents Zero Threat, Ep 5 - Eureka and Dracula

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 74:58


    The whole cast is back to chat about our experiences at the fantastic Eureka MCP event. Along the way we talk painting, Dracula and submarines on MCP tables. Please join us. Our theme music is Cyberpunx by LukHash

    The Official Warlord Games Podcast - Pike & Shotte - Wars Of The Samurai

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 43:19


    In this episode of the Official Warlord Games Podcast, we speak with the author of the new Pike & Shotte expansion, Wars Of The Samurai about this mighty new tome and how it dramatically expands your ability to bring Daimyos and their armies to your tabletop.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 230 - 7TV Night Terrors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 61:55


    This week, we speak in depth with Karl from Crooked Dice and Peter from Edge Hill University about their collaboration in creating the newest expansion to the popular 7TV 80's Genre Guide, Night Terrors! We also touch on 7TV Fantasy, Colony 87 and much... much... more.

    The Warlord Games Podcast, Ep 61 - The Bolt Action Compendium

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 48:35


    In 2025 we were expecting lots of great Bolt Action material in various new "Armies Of..." books and while we are getting that, we are ALSO getting cool new content in books like the newly released Bolt Action Compendium. Packed within its pages are over 25 scenarios, countless special characters, new units and other goodies for an astonishing number of forces that you can use to spice up narrative driven games of Bolt Action. Driven by the community it is something really special and, today, we dig in to discuss it at length. Along the way, we also scratch the surface of the upcoming Armies of The United States and the Revolution addition to the Epic Battles range. Join us, won't you?

    Cast Dice Presents Zero Threat, Ep 4 - The Gang Is Back Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 92:18


    After a few episodes featuring special guests, the Zero Threat gang is back! The Daves, Leigh and I talk about our takeaways from some local events and games that we have been playing before digging into our main topic looking at Dave's themed Captain Hydra list. Along the way we discuss the Scourge run of Captain America, how Sentinels took down one of Australia's best and how to spruce up your tabletops with S.H.I.E.L.D. themed terrain. Our new theme music is a song called "Cyberpunx" by LukHash. Please check out his other work. It is fantastic!

    Cast Dice Presents Zero Threat, Ep 3 Victoria's Mightiest Heroes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2025 57:42


    Today we are joined by some of the fantastic tournament organisers behind Victoria's Mightiest Heroes MCP Qualifier events. Together we discuss what the Mightiest is and talk about how it has been created to help grow Victoria's already strong Marvel Crisis Protocol scene. Along the way there is lots of good MCP chat from several differing perspectives. It should be interesting even if you do not live in Victoria... or Australia! The qualifying events that have been discussed on this episode are: Eureka - March 29th The G-Town Beatdown - May 24th Days Of Future Past - 21st and 22nd Of June Crisis In The Country - 19th Of July Shadowland - 20th of September War For Werribee - 28th of October

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 229 - Bolt Action At Cancon 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 73:38


    We are back with the Tournament Organisers of this year's huge Bolt Action Cancon event. We look at some of the consistencies across all the lists before digging into the top lists at the event and thinking about what this might mean for the Australian Bolt Action Scene.

    Cast Dice Presents Zero Threat, Ep 2 MCP Cancon TO Chat

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025 67:56


    Welcome back to Zero Threat. On this episode we are joined by the Tournament Organiser of the and the Winner of Australia's largest Marvel Crisis Protocol tournament to talk about the event, MCP in Australia and things that we love about the game. This podcast can be found on the Cast Dice Podcast Network.

    Cast Dice Presents Zero Threat, Ep 1 Cancon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2025 85:22


    Welcome to the newest Marvel Crisis Protocol podcast on the block, Zero Threat! We are a group of narratively focussed MCP players/experienced war gamers, who are chronicling our journey as we strive to get better at the game, all the while fielding interesting, themed rosters. Along the way we will explore unique table set ups, themed rosters and the miniatures/paint schemes necessary to make that possible and the comics we are sharing to inspire each other. We hope you will join us! In this episode, we introduce ourselves and chat about our experiences and take aways from this year's massive MCP Cancon event.

    The Ghost Army Podcast - Episode 46 -Writing Lists Using The New German Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 93:02


    The Ghost Army is back in 2025 with an episode that goes back to its original show format! Andrew from Chicago Dice joins us as we look at some of the new rules and units available in the upcoming "Armies Of Germany" book. We then use those rules and units to create three historically themed, effective army lists that we are excited about playing on the tabletop.

    The Warlord Games Podcast, Ep 60 - The Armies Of Germany Third Edition Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 76:35


    We are back after a relaxing holiday season to discuss the first in the series of the new "Armies Of..." books for Bolt Action Third Edition, and it is a big one! I am joined by Marcus, from Warlord Games, to talk about the upcoming, enormous Armies Of Germany book and what to expect from future "Armies Of..." books going into future.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 228 - 7TV Event Planning And Play

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 46:10


    We are back with a new episode for the new year! Actually, this episode was recorded a few weeks ago but between travelling and a small technical issue, it is only coming out now. Sorry about the delay! 7TV is the ultimate sandbox game. You can play out almost anything on the tabletop and while this is awesome, it can make event planning interesting. To help us out, I am joined by a veteran 7TV event organiser, David, to chat about his experiences.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 227 - A Look Back And A Glance Forward

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 79:51


    2024 was a big year for gaming. This week, we take a look back at the year that was and the games we played. We also discuss what we are excited about playing 2025 and big events that we are already preparing for.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 226 - Space Battles With Rick Priestley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 116:27


    This week I am joined by the legendary game designer himself, Rick Priestley, to discuss his newest game Space Battles: A Spacefarers Guide.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 225 - Trench Crusade and 3rd Edition 40K

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 64:37


    In this episode I am joined by our friend Nick Beattie to chat about what we like about Trench Crusade. We then discuss the local 3rd Edition 40K event that we held here in Melbourne and what we like about that particular version of the game. PLEASE NOTE: This episode is later than it normally would be because Brad had microphone issues and it took longer than usual to edit and get out. We are sorry about his audio quality and about the delay.

    The Ghost Army Podcast - Episode 45 - Bryan Cook Talks About 3rd Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 75:25


    We continue our ongoing coverage of the new edition of Bolt Action with a man who knows a lot about the game and who has some experience with the new edition, Bryan Cook, the author of our favourite campaign book, Fortress Budapest.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 223 - New German National Rules and Operation Bear Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 101:40


    Please join us for Cast Dice's 7th birthday as we explore the new German National rules from the upcoming Armies Of Germany Bolt Action Third Edition book and as we look at the kinds of lists and what was is them from Melbourne's first big Bolt Action event, Operation Bear.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 223 - 7TV Fantasy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 55:39


    We are joined by Karl from Crooked Dice to explore the next upcoming Genre Guide for 7TV, our favourite sandbox skirmish game. 7TV Fantasy!

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    The Ghost Army Podcast - Ep 44 - New Minor Power PDF's And FAQ

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2024 82:10


    Warlord Games has put out PDF's for the minor power army lists, errata and FAQ's for Bolt Action Third Edition and we are here to cover it.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 222 - More Third Edition Games Played & Operation Bear

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024 66:58


    After getting some more games of Bolt Action Third Edition, Leigh and I discuss some of our big take aways and plans before digging into the player pack for Melbourne's first Third Edition event, Operation Bear 2024.

    The Warlord Games Podcast, Ep 59 - Alessio Discusses Bolt Action Third Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 55:48


    We have been talking about Bolt Action Third Edition for a while now, but now it is time to bring in the man himself, the game's author, Alessio Cavatore. Please join us as talk about the game's new edition and everything that it brings to the tabletop.

    The Ghost Army Podcast - Ep 43 - More Take Aways From Actually Playing 3rd Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024 89:47


    Now that we have had time to play Bolt Action Third Edition and think about our experiences, we are back to discuss our experiences and unpack some of our early takeaways regarding this new edition of the game. In this episode I am joined by Melbourne's own, Leigh Avery and our Scottish friend Alistair Unicomb. We do not agree on all of our opinions but there is a LOT to talk about!

    The Warlord Games Podcast, Ep 58- What Does Competitive Play Look Like In Bolt Action Third Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024 45:41


    Warlord has done an amazing job of giving us lots of information about Bolt Action Third Edition in its spoiler articles but what if we discussed something that has not been spoiled yet? That's right, today we are talking about what organised play will look like for Bolt Action Third Edition with the man behind the teaser articles himself, Marcus Vine from Warlord Games.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 221 - Now That We Have Played Bolt Action Third Edition

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 72:34


    Now that we have the rules and a few of us have had a chance to play Third Edition of Bolt Action, it is time to start talking shop! Today I am joined by our old friend Jordan, from ScaleHistorySLC, to start discussing what the actual game actually feels like on the tabletop.

    The Warlord Games Official Podcast - We Have The Bolt Action Third Edition Book In Hand!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024 92:46


    WE HAVE THE THIRD EDITION RULEBOOK IN HAND! Today, I am very excited to say that we are beyond working off of the teaser articles, we have the full, new edition book. Today we are going to speak with Marcus, one of the final play testers of the game, about the new edition and we get to talk about all the hot topics that everyone has been wondering about. Please join us for this VERY SPECIAL episode of the Warlord Games Official Podcast!

    The Ghost Army Podcast - Ep 42 - No Free Units In Bolt Action?!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2024 61:25


    The Ghost Army Podcast is back with a serious discussion of the Bolt Action Third Edition Vehicles, Morale and No Free Units spoiler articles from Warlord Games. Along the way we spill a few things and Brad might pull out a soapbox at one point... We also tackle listener questions about themed listing and the future of Campaign Books going into the new edition of the game.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 220 - Painting With Andy Singleton

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2024 62:47


    This week I am joined by Andy Singleton, the incredibly talented painter and prolific author of the Painting Wargaming Figured books. We talk about this journey as an author, his work as a commission painter, common experiences as a painter that we can all relate to and what he has planned next.

    The Ghost Army Podcast - Ep 41 - Are The New Shooting Rules Such A Bad Thing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2024 53:55


    The Warlord spoiler articles about the Third Edition of Bolt Action's shooting phase and machine guns are worrying a lot of established Bolt Action players. Patch, Bryan Cook and Brad take a breath and explain why these changes might just be for the better and share their thoughts, without speculating too wildly.

    Cast Dice - Episode 219 - Victorius, Melbourne's Newest Game Convention

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 40:09


    This week I am joined by Lorne, the Secretary from one of Melbourne's oldest and most established game clubs, the NWA, to discuss the creation of Melbourne's newest game convention, Victorius. Tune in to find out all about it and/or to hear about how you too can work to create a game convention of your own.

    Ghost Army Podcast - Ep 40 - V3 Platoon Structures, Special Rules & What It Means For Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2024 89:34


    The Ghost Army crew is back to discuss the Warlord rules teasers about platoon structures, special rules and a few additional tidbits dropped by Marcus, a Warlord V3 play tester. We dig into what these changes mean for us as a community without going off the deep end of speculation.

    Ghost Army Podcast - Ep 39 - Bolt Action has a release date, what does that mean for us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 59:08


    With Warlord dropping news of Bolt Action V3's pre-orders going live on Friday and the announcement about the game's eventual release date, we have a lot to discuss. The original Ghost Army Podcast crew: Patch, Bryan Cook (the author of the Fortress Budapest book) and Old Man Morin reunite to break down all the big Bolt Action Third Edition news and dig into how this will affect the Bolt Action community, as a whole. This is NOT an episode that you want to miss!

    The Warlord Games Podcast, Ep 56 - Bolt Action D Day Commemoration Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2024 38:16


    We often talk about tournaments as the main type of organised events that allow players to gather and play Bolt Action together, this excludes many other exciting way to enjoy this game with others. Today we speak with the folks behind a fantastic D Day commemorative event that brought like minded gamers together in a new, fun and innovative way.

    Cast Dice - Episode 218 - Games That Are Grabbing Our Interest

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 74:03


    Our old friend Peter West joins us to explore a pile of game systems that are catching our fancy at the moment. We chat about Bolt Action V3, V Is For Victory, Maschinen Krieger, Mars: Code Aurora, Victoria Miniatures and many, many more. Please join us for this informal, fun dig into the state of the industry.

    Cast Dice - Episode 217 - Preparing for Small Unit Action 2 (Bolt Action)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 68:32


    Months ago, Doug and Ben joined me to discuss our preparations for a new Melbourne Bolt Action event called Small Unit Tactics. We played in and loved the event. Now Small Unit Tactics 2: Bocage to Bagration is upon us. We reunite as a group to once again, discuss our preparations before we charge into the fray.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 216 - Bot War 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 64:11


    This week, Anthony from Traders Galaxy visits to discuss the highly anticipated third edition of BOT WAR!

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 215 - Tank Busters 2024, Bolt Action Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 74:46


    This week I am joined by the Tournament Organiser of this year's Tank Busters event, Ian Underwood. I am also joined by our old friend David Xavier of the Left Handed Panzerfaust Blog, a player, to discuss the tournament.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 214 - Playing 3rd Edition 40K in 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 49:35


    Warhammer Fantasy Battle 6th edition is often spoken about as the definitive edition of the classic rank and flank game. Today Brad and Nick discuss if 40K has that edition and why it might be 3rd Ed. Join us for this stroll down memory lane as Brad gets over the plague and Nick prepares to run a 3rd Ed event in 2024.

    The Warlord Games Podcast, Ep 55 - Hail Caesar Epic Battles: The Punic Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 30:07


    It's time to address the elephant in the room! Warlord Games recently announced an exciting new game for their existing Epic Battles line, Hail Caesar. Today I am joined by Ben Hampshire, one of the main contributors to the project to discuss how the Punic Wars can be played out on the tabletop at an Epic Scale.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 213 - Blood & Plunder and Port Royal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2024 56:28


    This week I am joined by Mike from Firelock Games to discuss the coolest pirate miniature game out there, Blood And Plunder, and the upcoming, smaller scale Port Royal.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 212 - Small Unit Tactics Post Event Wrap Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2024 99:07


    We recently played in Melbourne's most recent Bolt Action event, Small Unit Tactics. Today I am joined by the winner of the event, the winner of Best Painted and a man with strong opinions about what is fun at competitive play. Join us to hear about how it went!

    The Ghost Army Podcast - Episode 38 - Bolt Action V3 Announcement Hot Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 75:16


    The Ghost Army Podcast is back with an episode of the hottest takes about Warlord's big announcement concerning the upcoming release of Bolt Action V3. Needless to say... we are VERY excited! Let us tell you why!

    The Warlord Games Podcast, Ep 54 - Discussing Achtung Panzer With The Authors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2024 73:14


    This week I am joined by the authors to discuss Warlord's awesome new tank game, Achtung Panzer!

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 210 - The Stalingrad Big Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 79:03


    This week I am joined by Rob, the mad genius behind the recent, massive Stalingrad Bolt Action game held down here in Victoria. We are also joined by the heads of the two opposing sides. Even if you are not a fan of big multiple participant games, this episode is a great listen because it is great to hear about what you can accomplish on the tabletop with a little research and some very clever thinking.

    Cast Dice Podcast - Ep 210 - List Writing For The Next Bolt Action Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2024 74:48


    With Melbourne's next big Bolt Action event, Small Unit Tactics, around the corner, it is time to think about what army I am going to take as a player. This week I am joined by my old, and incredibly talented, friend Ben Llewellyn to unpack how the player pack for this event affected our listing choices and to discuss the lists we are planning to take on the day.

    The Cast Dice Podcast - Episode 209 - When Nightmares Come

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 41:54


    This week I am joined by the prolific and talented game designer Patrick Todoroff, the author of Zona Alfa, to discuss his newest Osprey Blue Book offering. When Nightmares Come is a solo/cooperative skirmish game where players investigate and battle supernatural mysteries and horrors in the modern world.

    The Cast Dice Podcast- Ep 208 - Fallout Factions Nuka-World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2024 66:30


    This week I am joined by the incredibly prolific and talented game designer, James Hewitt, to discuss Modiphius Entertainment's newest hottest game, Fallout Factions Nuka-World. Longtime listeners of the show will know how much Fallout means to me as a game and a universe and I am really excited to talk with James about how this new head to head skirmish game brings that rich and wild universe to life on the tabletop.

    The Warlord Games Podcast, Ep 53 Achtung Panzer! First Impressions.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 31:17


    There have been a lot of people asking a lot of questions about Warlord's upcoming tank battle game, Achtung Panzer! We have heard you! Today we start a series of episodes to tell you all about this awesomely fun new game.

    The Warlord Games Podcast, Ep 52 - What Australia's Largest Bolt Action Event Tells Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2024 86:05


    We have a bit of a treat for you on this episode of the Warlord Games Official Podcast. People often discuss a game's "meta" and what the hot units in a game are and they often discuss how that "meta" changes between countries and regions. Today I am joined by the Tournament Organiser and the winner of Australia's biggest Bolt Action event, Cancon, to closely examine the actual numbers and percentages of units taken and what this indicates for the Australian Meta as a whole. We also discuss what makes Bolt Action events special and why you, yes you, should be thinking about playing in them.

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